05–23–23
Chinese Ginseng Root Culinary Experience
With Justin Ng
Through historical texts, ethnobotanical studies, and regional practices like the Taiga Law, this project traces ginseng’s role in shaping cultural beliefs, social rituals, and ecological knowledge among Manchurian, Korean, Chinese, Mongolian, and Russian communities. By following the root’s journey from forest floor to teacup, the research reveals how ginseng embodies the deep connections between landscape, labor, and reverence.
Landscape Research